Nantucket's Bay Scallop Fleet
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George Riethof

Nantucket's Bay Scallop Fleet
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Nantucket's Bay Scallop Fleet
This image captures Nantucket's Bay Scallop fleet on a foggy night in winter. The bay scallop season begins on November 1, and the scallopers have a limited quota per day. So, in just about all weather conditions, these fishermen launch before dawn to get to their favorite fishing spots. It's a grueling but rewarding trade for these fishermen, and one of the staples of the Nantucket winter economy.
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